Parts for Swiss Pocketwatch 235N

[Tmuir]

I've just recently acquired a 15 jewel Swiss pocket watch for a project.

It was specifically chosen as it has a broken balance staff and over the next few months I hope to machine a replacement for it, this is a quantum leap from what I have done before, but something I need to learn to do.

On removing the dial tonight I discovered that the minute wheel is missing two teeth, and this is not something I'm set up to be able to repair, so I need to find a replacement minute wheel.

I've got a search now running on ebay and did find one, but it is showing rust so would prefer not to buy that one as I cant see what is happening under the dial.

If anyone has a Swiss 15 jewel caliber 235N movement kicking around in their spare parts box they don't want please let me know,

Photos of the movement and you can clearly see the missing teeth.

 

[Tmuir]

I forgot to say you can see the watch has been touched in the past by someone who didn't really know what they were doing, lots of scratches and lots of oil where there should be no oil, so hopefully no other surprises waiting for me.

It was also missing a dial screw but I'm sure I can easily resolve that issue.

 

[vinn3]

"touched",  i see that a lot.   more than ever on old watches.  just upset screw heads cause me to set it aside and look for a "donor watch".  

[nickelsilver]

I'll just add that this is a Unitas 235. Parts should be available from the usual sources.

[Tmuir]

Sweet, thanks for that. I thought it might be a Unitas, but wasn't sure. Cousins has the part in stock.

Life has just got a whole lot easier, thanks Nickelsiver